Japanese automotive giant Toyota has announced that it’s stopping the pre-bookings for the upcoming Hilux in India due to strong demand. Based on the recently released media statement, Toyota Kirloskar Motor states that they received an overwhelming response for the Hilux. Ever since its announcement on 11th January 2022, the Hilux has witnessed significant demand, especially after the commencement of bookings. However, the automaker also states that it’s facing a shortage of semiconductor chips along with increased costs of transportation and materials.
Therefore, TKM has decided to halt the bookings for the Hilux temporarily in order to tackle these issues. Along with offering an apology towards its customers for the inconvenience, TKM has assured to resume bookings at the earliest. On January 20th, 2022, Toyota opened the bookings for its highly-anticipated Hilux via its official website or dealerships across India. To keep costs low, Toyota has ensured to introduce the pickup truck in India via a Semi Knocked Down Route.
2022 Toyota Hilux: Design Details
The upcoming Hilux will utilise Toyota’s innovative Multipurpose Vehicle (IMV) platform that underpins the Innova MPV and the Fortuner SUV. At the front, the India-spec Hilux gets a trapezoidal radiator grille with a chrome accent and sleek LED headlamps. Along with a rugged skid plate and black cladding on the wheel arches, the Hilux gets a large storage bed.
Toyota will offer a choice of 17 and 18-inch alloy wheels, depending on the Hilux’s trim and 5 colour options. These include Emotional Red, White Pearl, Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Super White, and Grey Metallic. Other exterior details of the Hilux include the Chrome Rear Bumper, LED Rear Combi Lamps, and LED front fog lamps.
2022 Toyota Hilux: Technical Specs & Features
Toyota will offer the upcoming 2022 Hilux with a 2.8-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine with manual and automatic transmissions. In manual guise, the motor produces 204 PS and 420Nm, whereas the automatic produces an increased 500 Nm of torque. Toyota will offer the Hilux with a 6-speed manual transmission with iMT technology and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Thanks to a Rigid Frame Structure, the Hilux scored 5 stars in the ASEAN NCAP crash safety test.
Following its iconic legacy, the India-spec Hilux will get a four-wheel drive with a limited-slip differential and Active Traction Control (A-TRC). Toyota has ensured to wrap the Hilux’s interior cabin space in Soft Leather with Metallic Accents and offers 7 airbags. Along with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the Hilux gets Front Parking Sensors. Other features of the upcoming Hilux include dual-zone automatic climate control, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), and Hill Start Assistance Control.
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